More than $2 billion people are unbanked, according to the World Bank Group. Major fintech innovations have improved financial inclusion over the past few years. In this podcast, three financial experts examine the role and impact of fintech on financial inclusion. Topics discussed include the rise of mobile money, improvements in consumer data and credit history, and the need for increased co-operation between regulators.
Oliver Thew, programmes manager at OMFIF, is joined by Matthew Saal, head of digital finance in the financial institutions group at the IFC, and Edward George, country head for the UK and head of group research at Ecobank.
